The sun rises in the east. I feel the first rays of light warm my face, touching me with a golden glow. Your presence dear God awakens my soul. In this moment, I feel your Spirit envelope me. Joy fills me as I consider the love and grace you have lavished on me. The memories of the past, the pain from long ago, is covered with the knowledge that you were there. Despite what others did, you brought me to this point. Despite the tears from ancient streams of sorrow, you are here before me. Your loving arms embrace me. Praise God that you never abandoned me even when I felt like you did. Praise God that you are my shield, that you have given me these years of life. Praise God that you don’t consider me broken and useless, but you raise me up as a servant worthy of your call. All praise to you dear God for your grace, for sending your son Jesus to save us from our sins. Praise God that we can be your children, heirs to your kingdom. All praise to you dear God.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philemon 4:4-7 (NIV)
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He is so worthy of our praise and am learning to praise Him more and more as we see His grace and mercy in our lives.
All praise to the living God! Blessings.
“Praise God that you never abandoned me even when I felt like you did.”
Critical points in my life validate this comment. Thank you for putting it in words.
Praise God for his word, for his faithfulness. Blessings.
Praise him in all things. Thank you for your warmth and sharing of his love.
Praise God for the love and grace he lavishes on us! Blessings.
Deep and abiding words of praise for our glorious Lord and Savior!
Amen! Blessings.
So so beautiful. This moved me deeply. I can’t even begin to say how these words have provided the guidance for and affirmation of what I asked for this morning…just finally went ahead and asked! Our Father is indeed glorious! Sending my gratitude and blessings.
Praise God! May you find affirmation from God. May you be filled with the peace of Christ. May you find rest in his love and grace. Blessings to you.
And may this blessing return to you ten-fold along with abundant Joy!